KR20160115078A - Mobile terminal and conrol method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device and a control method thereof. The electronic device of the present invention comprises: a body; a plurality of electrodes which is exposed on the surface of the body to be in contact with at least two parts of a user body; and a control unit which obtains a bio signal of the user by applying current to at least one of the plurality of electrodes. According to the present invention, the present invention can obtain the bio signal of the user.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device and a control method thereof,

The present invention relates to an electronic device capable of acquiring a user's biological signal and a control method thereof.

A terminal can be divided into an electronic device (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal is movable or not. Again, the electronic device can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can carry it directly or not.

The functions of electronic devices are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, recent electronic devices are capable of receiving multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

Recently, an attempt has been made to use a terminal for a health care service that manages information related to a user's health.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device capable of acquiring a user's biological signal and a control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising: a body; A plurality of electrodes exposed on a surface of the body to contact at least two portions of the user's body; And a controller for applying a current to at least one of the plurality of electrodes to acquire the user's biological signal.

And at least one of a pottery and a toilet cover of the toilet may further include a coupling portion for coupling the body.

Wherein the coupling unit includes a cover assembly coupled to the toilet cover and a ceramics assembly coupled to the ceramics, wherein the cover assembly and the ceramics combination body are provided with at least one electrode contacting and contacting the body of the user, Can be formed.

The at least one electrode may include a first electrode positioned on an upper surface of the cover combination so as to be in contact with the thigh of the user and a second electrode located on an outer surface of the ceramic combination body to be brought into contact with the finger of use have.

Wherein the control unit is configured to control the first and second electrodes based on a change in the applied electric signal sensed through at least one of the first and second electrodes after applying an electric signal to at least one of the first and second electrodes, Can be obtained.

The porcelain combination body includes a first upper plate, a second upper plate positioned substantially on the same plane as the first upper plate, a second upper plate slidably inserted into at least one of the first and second upper plates, And a third upper plate for adjusting the distance between the first and second upper plates.

The body may further include a camera sensor disposed toward the pottery of the toilet to observe at least one of a color and a shape of the excrement discharged from the user.

The body includes a first body having a cylindrical shape such that one side of the body is in contact with one hand of the user and the other side of the body is in contact with one of the knees of the user and a shape substantially identical to the shape of the first body, A second body spaced apart from the first body so as to contact the other hand and the other knee of the first body, and a third body of flexible material connecting the first body and the second body.

A first electrode may be positioned on the upper side of the first and second bodies, and a second electrode may be located on the other side of the first and second bodies.

One of the first and second bodies may be inserted into the hollow of the other one of the first and second bodies.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method of controlling a toilet, comprising: sensing use of a toilet; Measuring a bio-signal of a user using the toilet; And transmitting the measured bio-signal to another terminal.

Wherein the step of measuring the bio-signal includes the steps of: transmitting an electric signal from at least one of a first electrode provided on a cover assembly coupled to a toilet cover of the toilet bowl and a second electrode provided on a pottery combination body of the toilet, And receiving the electrical signal at at least one of the first and second electrodes.

The living body signal can be measured using a plurality of the first electrodes corresponding to both hands of the user and a plurality of the second electrodes corresponding to both knees of the user.

The transmitting step may transmit the measured living body signal to different terminals according to the measured state of the living body signal.

The electronic device includes a first body having a cylindrical shape such that one side of the electronic device contacts one of the hands of the user and the other side of the user contacts one of the knees of the user; A second body spaced apart from the first body so as to contact the other hand of the user and the other knee; and a third body of flexible material connecting the first body and the second body, The method may further include the step of deactivating the measurement function of the bio-signal when any one of the bio-signals is inserted into the hollow inside the other one.

The effect of the electronic device according to the present invention will be described below.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage that the user's bio-signal can be acquired.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1 to 4 are views showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flow chart showing the operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 6 to 11 are diagrams showing the operation of the electronic device in Fig.
12 to 14 are views showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
15 to 21 are views showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a diagram showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

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Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

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The electronic devices described herein may be used in various applications such as mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation, slate PCs A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, digital signage, and the like, will be.

1 to 4 are views showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used attached to a toilet 30.

The toilet 30 may be an apparatus for discharging the waste feces. At the time of using the toilet 30, the user may be sitting on the toilet 30 in the form of a toilet. At the time of using the toilet 30, the biological signal such as the heartbeat of the user may be in a stable state. That is, at least a few minutes of using the toilet 30 means that the hearing and / or the body can enter a stable state. Therefore, if the user's bio-signal can be acquired at the time of using the toilet 30, the possibility of obtaining reliable data on the user's health and the like may be high. The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can acquire a living body signal from the user when the toilet 30 is in use, in which the body of the user is stable.

The toilet 30 may be in the form of a toilet bowl, as described above. For example, a pottery (10 pottery) and a toilet cover (20) located above the pottery (10).

The pottery 10 may be a structure for performing basically the function of the toilet 30. That is, it means that water can be stored, and water stored in the user's operation can be flowed to remove the dirt.

The toilet cover 20 can provide a structure in which the user can sit on the upper side of the pottery 10. The toilet cover 20 can be made such that the central region is opened so that the left and right feces can fall into the inside region of the pottery 10. [

The electronic device 100 may be attached to the components of the toilet 30, such as the pottery 10 and / or the toilet cover 20. The electronic device 100 may be attached at a point where the user can naturally contact at least a portion of the area of the electronic device 100 while the toilet 30 is in use. For example, the electronic device 100 may be attached at a position where the upper side of the electronic device 100 can touch the thigh of the user sitting on the toilet 30.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the coupling relationship between the electronic device 100 and the toilet 30 shown in Fig.

As shown therein, the electronic device 100 may be in a form coupled to a plurality of structures constituting the toilet 30.

The electronic device 100 may include a cover combination 200 and a ceramic combination 300.

The cover assembly 200 may be a structure that is coupled to the toilet cover 20. Can be brought into contact with and joined to three sides of the toilet cover (20). For example, it means that the cover assembly 200 in clip form can be inserted into the toilet cover 20.

The cover assembly 200 may include first to third sides 210, 220 and 230. The first surface 210 is coupled to the upper side of the toilet cover 20 and the third surface 230 is coupled to the lower side of the toilet cover 20. The second surface 220 is coupled to the first and second surfaces 210 and 230 ). ≪ / RTI > A first electrode 215 may be positioned on the first side 210 and a first terminal 240 may be positioned on the third side 230.

The first electrode 215 can be in contact with the user's body using the toilet 30. For example, the user's thighs. During use of the toilet 30, at least part of the underneath is removed. Thus, when the user sits on the toilet cover 20 for use of the toilet bowl 30, the first electrode 215 may contact the thigh skin of the user.

The first electrode 215 may sense a current and / or electrical signal applied to the user's thigh and / or a current and / or electrical signal applied to another part of the user's body. And can acquire basic data that can calculate the biometric information of the user through the current and / or the electric signal which is sensed and / or sensed.

The first terminal 240 may serve as a path for electrically connecting the cover assembly 200 to another structure of the electronic device 100. For example, the first terminal 240 may be in contact with the second terminal 340 on the side of the pottery connector 300. By the contact between the first and second terminals 240 and 340, the cover assembly 200 and the pottery assembly 300 can transmit signals to each other.

The pottery assembly 300 may be coupled to the pottery 10. That is, the pottery binding body 300 can be positioned below the toilet cover 20. For example, the pottery binding body 300 may include an inner engaging portion 310 coupled to a curved portion inside the pottery 10.

The inner joining portion 310 may include first to third refracting portions 301, 303, and 305 bent at least once in the form of wrapping the curved portion.

The extension 320 may be a portion extending outwardly of the pottery 10 from the inner engagement portion 310. The extension 320 may be a portion located on the lower side of the cover assembly 200. A second terminal 320 may be provided on the extension 320 to contact the first terminal 240 of the cover assembly 200. At one side of the extension 320, an outer coupling part 330 may be provided.

The outer joint part 330 may extend from the extension part 320 in the direction of the pottery 10 and may be in close contact with the pottery 10. The porcelain joining body 300 can be firmly attached to the pottery 10 by the outer joining part 330 and the inner joining part 310. [ A body 350 may be coupled to the outer coupling part 330 side.

The body 350 may be located outside the pottery binding body 300. That is, it can be located outside the pottery 10. The body 350 located outside the pottery 10 may correspond to the location where the user's hand using the toilet 30 is in contact. That is, the body 350 may be provided at a position where the hand is naturally positioned when the user sitting on the toilet 30 descends his / her arm. The body 350 may have various configurations necessary for the operation of the electronic device 100. [ For example, the body 350 may include a second electrode 315, a PCB (PB), a battery 325, and the like.

The second electrode 315 may be exposed on the outer surface of the body 350. That is, it means that the user's hand using the toilet 30 can be easily contacted. The second electrode 315 may sense a current and / or electrical signal applied to the body of the user that has been touched and / or a current and / or electrical signal applied to another part of the body of the user.

The second electrode 315 may be paired with the first electrode 215 to perform a specific function. For example, the electronic device 100 may operate based on a value sensed by the first electrode 215 as the current and / or electrical signal applied by the second electrode 315 passes through the user ' s body . The data obtained through the current and / or electrical signals applied and / or sensed through the first and second electrodes 315 and 215 may be used for body composition analysis, muscle fat analysis, Obesity diagnosis, lean balance, edema, visceral fat area, body shape domain, growth chart, weigh contol, Can be used to estimate / calculate basal metabolic rate, fitness score, body composition histy, and the like.

The second electrode 315 may contact the body end of the user. For example, as described above, the user's fingers sitting on the toilet 30 can be positioned at a natural contact point. Therefore, the user's biological signal can be more accurately measured through the current and / or the control signal applied to the second electrode 315 and / or the second electrode 315.

The PCB (PB) can be located inside the body (350). The PCB (PB) can generate the control signals necessary for the operation of the electronic device (100).

The battery 325 can supply power necessary for the operation of the electronic device 100. [

3 shows a case where the position of the toilet cover 20 is changed.

As shown in the figure, the toilet cover 20 can be placed in a state rotated about the hinge 25. 3 that the toilet cover 20 and the pottery 10 are spaced apart from each other in the first state of Fig. 1 in which the toilet cover 20 and the pottery 10 are in close contact with each other do.

When the position of the toilet cover 20 is changed, the cover assembly 200 and the pottery assembly 300 can be separated from each other. The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be easily and effectively installed in the toilet bowl 30 because the cover assembly 200 is coupled to the toilet bowl cover 20 to naturally open and close the toilet bowl 20. [ It can be cleaned.

As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be effectively used for various types of toilet cover 20. For example, the toilet cover 20 may include an A type and a B type. That is, the width of the toilet cover 20 may be W1 or W2.

The cover assembly 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be coupled to the toilet cover 20 in such a manner as to slide on the side surface of the toilet cover 20. [ Thus, it can be used for various toilet cover 20.

The height between the first surface 210 and the third surface 230 of the cover assembly 200 may be H. The height H of the cover assembly 200 made of rubber or plastic can be elastically deformed depending on the shape and / or size of the toilet cover 20. [ And thus can be used for toilet cover 20 of various sizes.

5 is a flow chart showing the operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the controller 180 of the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may perform the step of detecting the user (S10).

The toilet bowl 30 equipped with the electronic device 100 can be shared by a plurality of users. For example, when installed in the home, it means that family members can use the same toilet 30. The electronic device 100 can sense which user of the plurality of users is using the toilet 30.

The user's detection can be based on user-specific characteristics. Means that a particular user can be distinguished from other users based on, for example, different weights for each user, characteristics of sitting on the toilet cover 20, detection results of current and / or control signals, and the like.

The user's detection may be based on the user's terminal. For example, when the user uses the toilet 30 after the terminal is accessed within a predetermined distance from the electronic device 100, the user of the terminal can determine that the toilet 30 is used. User terminal access can be detected through connection of B / T signal and / or NFC tagging.

A step S20 of outputting a measurement start guide message may be performed.

When the user is seated in the toilet cover 30, the measurement can be started. The control unit 180 may inform the user of the status of the user through a message including an audio and / or color output.

The control unit 180 may output a message instructing the user to perform an operation necessary for the measurement. For example, if the toilet cover 20 senses that the user is seated, it means that he can output a message to touch the second electrode of the electronic device. When the user touches the hand at the correct position, a message indicating that measurement has begun can be output.

A step S30 of measuring the user's biological signal may be performed.

The user's biological signals can be measured through the exchange of current and / or control signals between the first and second electrodes 215 and 315, as described above. At least one of the first and second electrodes 215 and 315 may output at least one current and / or control signal. The output current and / or control signal may pass through the user ' s body and be deformed. At least one of the first and second electrodes 215 and 315 may pass through a user's body and sense a modified current and / or control signal. The control unit 180 can measure and / or calculate the user's biological signal based on the sensed current and / or control signal.

A step S40 of outputting a measurement end message may be performed.

And transmitting the measured data to the terminal (S50).

The control unit 180 can transmit the measured data to another terminal. The other terminal may be a measured user's mobile terminal and / or a particular external server.

Figs. 6 to 11 are diagrams showing the operation of the electronic device in Fig.

As shown in these drawings, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can measure the user's biometric information and deliver it to the terminal.

As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the electronic device 100 may be attached to the toilet 20. Fig. The electronic device 100 can acquire biometric information of a user using the toilet bowl 20.

The thigh T of the user U can be brought into contact with the first electrode 215. [ The finger F of the user U can be brought into contact with the second electrode 315. [ When each body part of the user U is brought into contact with the first and second electrodes 215 and 315, an electric path GC passing through the user's body may be formed.

The electric path (GC) passing through the user's body can be changed in voltage value, resistance value, etc. according to the user's body condition. For example, it means that the voltage value and the resistance value can be changed when passing through the fat and passing through the muscle.

The control unit 180 calculates the user's biometric information based on the amount of change of the current detected by the other one of the currents applied to at least one of the first and second electrodes 215 and 315 through the electric path GC .

The first and second electrodes 215 and 315 can be in contact with the user's thigh T and finger F as described above. That is, it means that an electric path GC can be formed between the end of the user's arm and the leg.

8 to 10 illustrate utilization of the acquired biometric information of the user.

As shown in the figure, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can transmit the acquired biometric information of the user to the other terminals 200. [ The other terminal 200 may be a mobile terminal owned by the user.

Raw data acquired by the electronic device 100 can be transmitted to the other terminals 200 as shown in FIG. For example, data such as the user's heart rate, body temperature, ECG, and the like can be transmitted. The other terminal 200 can store and / or display the received row data.

As shown in Fig. 9, the other terminal 200 can process the acquired information. For example, it means that health care information can be generated. The health care information may include an indicator of the health status of the user. The user can prefer an index that can easily recognize the health status of the user rather than various biometric information data that are not easy to understand.

A call button (BC) can be displayed on the display unit 151 of the other terminal (200). For example, if the health status of the user is below the reference value, it means that a button can be displayed which can be connected to a specialized institution such as a hospital that can obtain the related treatments and / or advice.

As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the information obtained by the electronic device 100 and transmitted to the other terminal 200 can be retransmitted to the external organization 300. For example, to the server of the external organization 300.

The biometric information of the user can be transmitted to the external organization 300 and managed by the external organization 300. The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can acquire biometric information of a user at the time of using the toilet. That is, a separate process for measuring biometric information can be omitted, which means that a larger amount of data can be acquired. Therefore, the health of the user can be more effectively managed based on this.

The electronic device 100 can directly transmit the acquired information to the external organization 300 as shown in FIG. 10 (b).

The electronic device 100 may selectively perform transmission to the external organ 300. [ For example, if the measured health status of the user is in a normal situation, it means that it is transmitted to the other terminal 200, and if it is an emergency situation, it can be transmitted to the external organization 300. Therefore, we can get the relevant measures more quickly.

As shown in Fig. 11, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may directly observe the user's urine. For example, an observation sensor 370 may be provided inside the pottery assembly 300. The observation sensor 370 may be a camera for sensing an image. The observation sensor 370 can observe the inside of the pottery 10. That is, the washing water W accumulated in the pottery 10 can be observed in a certain observation range SA. Thus, through the observation sensor 370, it is possible to detect a state including the shape of the feces and / or the urine and / or the color of use. The sensed state can be used as a basis for evaluating a user's health condition.

12 to 14 are views showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured such that the potting cover 20 is integrally formed with the pottery binding body 300 in a state in which the components of the electronic device 100 are not directly coupled to the potting cover 20. [ May be coupled to the pottery 10. The toilet cover 20 can be freely used because the constituent of the electronic device 100 is not coupled to the toilet cover 20. [ In addition, the electronic device 100 can be designed without considering various forms of the toilet cover 20.

As shown in FIG. 12, the body 350 may be coupled to the outside of the pottery binding body 300. The first electrode 215 may be positioned on the upper side of the body 350 and the second electrode 315 may be located on the side of the body 350. Components necessary for operation of the electronic device 100 may be embedded in the body 350.

The first electrode 215 may protrude upward by DH relative to the toilet cover 20. Therefore, the user's body such as thighs can naturally contact the first electrode 215.

The thigh T of the user using the toilet 30 can be brought into contact with the first electrode 215 and the finger F can be brought into contact with the second electrode 315 as shown in Fig. The first electrode 215 may be provided at a position shifted toward the toilet cover 20 side from the upper side of the body 350 so that the first electrode 215 can be brought into natural contact with the thigh T.

As shown in Fig. 14, the toilet assemblies 330 can be deformed to correspond to the size and / or shape of the toilet bowl.

As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the extension portion 320 of the toilet assemblies 330 may have a first length L1.

As shown in Fig. 14 (b), the extension 320 can be changed to the second length L2. For example, when the width of the pottery 10 is large, it means that the extended portion 320 of the pottery 10 can be changed to the second length L2. The extension portion 320 may include first to third upper plates 322, 324, and 326. The second upper plate 324 can be slidably engaged with the first and third upper plates 322 and 326. That is, it means that it is usually located inside at least one of the first and third top plates 322 and 326, and can be slid by the user's operation and exposed to the outside.

15 to 21 are views showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these drawings, the electronic device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be in a form not attached to the toilet.

15, the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a third body 430 (430) connecting the first and second bodies 410 and 420 and the first and second bodies 410 and 420, ).

The first and second bodies 410 and 420 may have a cylindrical shape. The first and second bodies 410 and 420 may correspond to the size and / or shape of the user's knee or hand. The user can measure the living body information by contacting the first and second bodies 410 and 420 on the right knee and the left knee while holding the first and second bodies 410 and 420 with the right and left hands.

The first electrode 415 may be positioned on the upper surface of the first and second bodies 410 and 420. The first electrode 415 on the first and second bodies 410 and 420 may correspond to a user's hand holding the first and second bodies 410 and 420. That is, when the user grasps the first and second bodies 410 and 420, it means that the finger and / or the palm can naturally come into close contact with the first electrode 415, respectively.

FIG. 16 shows the second body 420. The first body 410 may have the same configuration as the second body 420, except for the parts specifically described.

The second body 420 may be provided with the first electrode 415 on the upper side.

A battery 455 may be provided on the inner side of the second body 420. The battery 455 may be present in only one of the first and second bodies 410 and 420. For example, it means that the battery 455 is located only in the second body 420, and the first body 410 can also be operated by the battery 455 of the second body 420.

The interior of the second body 420 may be hollow (440, hollow). That is, the interior of the second body 420 may be in an empty form. The hollow 440 in the interior of the electronic device 100 may serve as a loudspeaker for a speaker (not shown) built in the electronic device 100. Alternatively, it may be a space for coupling between the first and second bodies 410 and 420, as described in the corresponding part.

A second electrode 425 may be provided on the lower side of the second body 420. The second electrode 425 may be in the shape of a ring along the shape of the lower surface of the second body 420 in a circular shape. The ring-shaped second electrode 425 can easily be brought into close contact with the user's knee.

A temperature sensor 457 may be provided below the second body 420. The temperature sensor 457 can measure the temperature of the user's body which is in close contact with the second body 420.

The outer side of the second body 420 may be piled up with a rubber outer cover 435.

The enclosure 435 may be integrally formed with the third body 430 connecting the first and second bodies 410 and 420. That is, the third body 430 may also be made of a rubber material. Thus, the third body 430 can be bent freely.

The FPCB 435 may be embedded in the third body 430. The FPCB 435 electrically connects the first and second bodies 410 and 420 to transmit necessary signals to each other.

As shown in Fig. 17, the user U may use the electronic device 100 while using the toilet. That is, while sitting on the toilet, the first and second bodies 410 and 420 of the electronic device 100 are held by both the hands H1 and H2 and placed on both knees K1 and K2 of the user, Can be measured.

The first and second electric paths GC1 and GC2 may be formed between the two hands H1 and H2 and the two knees K1 and K2 as shown in FIG. The first and second electric paths GC1 and GC2 may be formed in various shapes in addition to the illustrated shapes. For example, it means that an electric path can be formed between the first hand H1 and the second knee K2.

As shown in FIG. 19 (a), the magnet M may be positioned in the first and second bodies 410 and 420. For example, it means that the first and second magnets M1 and M2 may be positioned on the lower side of the first and second bodies 410 and 420. [ The first and second magnets M1 and M2 may have different polarities.

The first and second bodies 410 and 420 may be in a first state in which the first and second magnets M1 and M2 are not in close contact with each other. The first state may be a state in which the electronic device 100 can be used for measurement of a biological signal.

When the first and second bodies 410 and 420 approach each other as shown in FIG. 19B, the first and second bodies 410 and 420 are rotated by the first and second magnets M1 and M2 They can be brought into close contact with each other. The first and second bodies 410 and 420 that are in close contact with each other may not be separated until an external force greater than the magnetic force of the magnet M is applied.

The state in which the first and second bodies 410 and 420 are in close contact with each other by the magnet M can be regarded as the second state. The second state may be a state in which the electronic device 100 is not used. In a second state, the third body 430 may be used to hang the electronic device 100 at a specific location.

The control unit 180 may deactivate at least one function of the electronic device 100 when it is in the second state. For example, the function of measuring a biological signal can be deactivated.

As shown in FIG. 20A, the height of the first body 410 may be H2, and the height of the second body 420 may be H1. The second body 420 may have a hollow 440 formed therein to receive the first body 410 therein.

The first body 410 can be inserted into the second body 420, as shown in FIG. 20 (b). When the first and second bodies 410 and 420 are overlapped with each other, the electronic device 100 can be stored more easily. At least one of the first and second bodies 410 and 420 may be elastically deformed during the overlapping process.

The control unit 180 may deactivate at least one function of the electronic device 100 when the first and second bodies 410 and 420 are overlapped. For example, the function of measuring a biological signal can be deactivated. Even if the function of measuring the biological signal is inactivated, the function for transmitting the measurement data can be activated. That is, it means that some functions can be deactivated and some functions can be activated.

The upper surface of the first body 410 can be inserted into the second body 420, as shown in Figs. 21 (a) and 21 (b). An opening may be formed on one side of the hollow 440 even when the first and second bodies 410 and 420 are coupled due to the upper side of the first body 410 being inserted into the second body 420.

The electronic device 100 coupled to each other can be coupled to the pottery binding body 300 coupled to the pottery 10, as shown in Fig. 21 (c). That is, it means that the pottery binding body 300 can be coupled to the opening formed at one side of the first and second bodies 410 and 420. Since the electronic device 100 can be housed in the pottery 10, the electronic device 100 can be used more conveniently when the user uses the toilet.

22 is a diagram showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown therein, the electronic device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be in a form integrated with the toilet 30.

The electronic device 100 may be embedded in the toilet 30. For example, it is meant that at least some of the components of the electronic device 100 may be embedded in the toilet cover 20 and / or the pottery 10.

The first electrode 215 may be located on the upper surface 25 of the toilet cover 20. The first electrode 215 and the top surface 25 may be positioned on substantially the same plane. Therefore, the sense of heterogeneity of the user sitting on the toilet cover 20 can be reduced.

The second electrode 315 may be located on the side 15 of the pottery 10.

Since the first and second electrodes 215 and 315 are integrally formed with the toilet cover 20 and / or the pottery 10, an exquisitely beautiful appearance can be formed.

The first and second terminals 240 and 340 may serve as a passage for electrically connecting a component built in the toilet cover 20 and a component built in the pottery 10. The first and second terminals 240 and 340 are positioned between the toilet cover 20 and the pottery 10 and may not be normally exposed to the outside.

23 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The electronic device 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing an electronic device, so that the electronic device described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system or between the electronic device 100 and another electronic device 100 or between the electronic device 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the electronic device 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of the information in the electronic device, the surrounding information surrounding the electronic device, and the user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the electronic device disclosed in this specification can combine and use information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. Such a touch screen may function as a user input 123 that provides an input interface between the electronic device 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the electronic device 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with various types of external devices connected to the electronic device 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the electronic device 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

The memory 170 also stores data that supports various functions of the electronic device 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven in the electronic device 100, data for operation of the electronic device 100, and instructions. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. At least some of these applications may also reside on the electronic device 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions of the electronic device 100 (e.g., phone call incoming, outgoing, message receiving, originating functions). On the other hand, the application program is stored in the memory 170, installed on the electronic device 100, and can be driven by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the electronic device.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the electronic device 100, in addition to the operations associated with the application program. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 23 to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. Further, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the electronic device 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the electronic device 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement an operation, control, or control method of an electronic device according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the method of operation, control, or control of the electronic device may be implemented on the electronic device by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170.

The foregoing detailed description should not be construed in all aspects as limiting and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: electronic device 200: cover combination
300: pottery combination

Claims (15)

body;
A plurality of electrodes exposed on a surface of the body to contact at least two portions of the user's body; And
And a controller for applying a current to at least one of the plurality of electrodes to acquire the user's biological signal. The method according to claim 1,
The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising an engaging portion for engaging the body with at least one of a pottery of a toilet and a toilet cover. 3. The method of claim 2,
The coupling portion
A cover assembly coupled to the toilet cover, and a pottery assembly coupled to the pottery,
In the cover combination and the ceramic combination,
And at least one electrode for transmitting / receiving an electric signal in contact with the body of the user. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the at least one electrode comprises:
A first electrode positioned on an upper surface of the cover assembly so as to be in contact with the thigh of the user;
And a second electrode located on an outer surface of the ceramic coupling body so as to be brought into contact with the fingers of the use. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein,
And an electronic information acquiring unit that acquires biometric information of the user based on a change in the applied electric signal sensed through at least one of the first and second electrodes after applying an electric signal to at least one of the first and second electrodes, device. The method of claim 3,
The ceramic comb-
A first upper plate,
A second upper plate positioned substantially on the same plane as the first upper plate,
And a third upper plate slidably inserted into at least one of the first and second upper plates to adjust an interval between the first and second upper plates in accordance with the shape of the pottery. The method according to claim 1,
In the body,
Wherein a camera sensor is provided to face at least one of a hue and a shape of an excrement discharged from the user toward the pottery of the toilet. The method according to claim 1,
The body
A first body having one side contacting one of the hands of the user and the other side having a cylindrical shape for contacting one of the knees of the user,
A second body having substantially the same shape as the first body and spaced apart from the first body so as to contact the other hand of the user and the other knee,
And a third body of flexible material connecting the first and second bodies. 9. The method of claim 8,
A first electrode is positioned on an upper surface of the first and second bodies,
And the second electrode is located on the other side of the first and second bodies. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein one of the first and second bodies comprises:
Wherein the first and second bodies are inserted into the hollow of the other one of the first and second bodies. Sensing the use of the toilet;
Measuring a bio-signal of a user using the toilet; And
And transmitting the measured bio-signal to another terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the step of measuring the bio-
Transmitting an electrical signal from at least one of a first electrode provided on a cover assembly coupled to a toilet cover of the toilet bowl and a second electrode provided on a porcelain assembly coupled to the porcelain of the toilet bowl;
And receiving the electric signal at at least one of the first and second electrodes. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the bioelectrical impedance is measured using the plurality of first electrodes corresponding to both hands of the user and the plurality of second electrodes corresponding to both knees of the user. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the transmitting comprises:
And transmits the measured biological signals to different terminals according to the measured state of the biological signals. 12. The method of claim 11,
The electronic device includes:
A first body having one side thereof in contact with one hand of the user and the other side of which is cylindrical in contact with one of the knees of the user and a second body having substantially the same shape as the first body, A second body spaced apart from the first body so as to contact the other knee, and a third body of flexible material connecting the first and second bodies,
Further comprising the step of deactivating the measurement function of the bio-signal when any one of the first and second bodies is inserted into the hollow inside the other.

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